... a delicate balance in nature. They took only what was needed from the land in fear that the gods would look down upon them. Though there were no written commandments, it was relatively understood that everyone was treated fairly. It was not uncommon for men to have more than one wife, such as in The Problem of Old Harjo. In this story, Harjo, a Native American ... with two wives was told he was a sinner in the eyes of God. The story shows clearly that Harjo was not taking advantage of either of them, and that he loved ... them both in different ways. "Well, five years "Liza and me, we ...

• Word Count: 1994
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School